HIGHWAY ROAD, LE5 5RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 5RE

HIGHWAY ROAD, LE5 5RE, Leicester has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.34 per 1,000 population. This LE5 5RE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE5 postcode area, which has experienced 712 crimes and a crime rate of 7.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE5 5RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 5RE, encompassing approximately 4275 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE5 5RE area, explore the LE5 5RE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE5 5RE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bodnant Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Teignmouth Close with total crimes: 1
  • Byway Road with total crimes: 1

HIGHWAY ROAD, LE5 5RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.3433.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.34200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.70200.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.3475.00%
Vehicle crime21.64-33.33%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.510.00%
Public order31.870.00%
Burglary10.70-75.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.5133.33%
Burglary41.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.51500.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary42.340.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.64-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.9110.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.570.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.270.00%
Other theft22.340.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE5 5RE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bodnant Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Teignmouth Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Byway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Highway Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kingsway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Trueway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Romway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Romway Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Norwood Road
    Total1
    Public order1